Professor Proctor leads the direction and administration of all research undertaken at the School and chairs the School’s evidence-based task force which is looking at ways to continue to infuse the principles of evidence-based practice into the School’s research agenda and educational program.

She also directs the School’s Center for Mental Health Services Research. Funded by the National Institute for Mental Health, the Center is the first of its kind to be based at a school of social work. Her focus on mental health and social work research informs the doctoral level class she teaches on mental health services research. Her leadership in the field has been recognized by numerous awards.